Technical Artist; Chicago - Hybrid

Technical Artist (Chicago) - Hybrid

Department: Game Design

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Chicago, Illinois - Black Hat Studio

Reporting To: Art Director

Compensation: $65,000 - $85,000 / year

Be a part of our Art Team as an experienced Technical Artist! Our studio makes original video titles for electronic gaming machines that utilize all aspects of digital art and animation creation. This is a collaborative team that works in a wide variety of themes and visual styles to assist in creating content, including graphic design layouts, logos, animations, typography, concepting, 2D/3D art and animation, and character development.

This is a hybrid position located in Chicago. You will be responsible for working in office 3 days/week and remotely 2 days/week.

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• Build and optimize tools, scripts, shaders, rigs, particles, and pipelines that bring our art and animations to life.
• Collaborate & Innovate: Work with cross-functional teams to ensure graphics are top-tier and meet project goals.
• Learn & Evolve: Dive deep into creative decision-making, user psychology, and the art of solving design challenges.
• Optimize the Process: Streamline production pipelines, ensure stylistic consistency, and deliver top-quality assets on time.
• Stay Organized: Maintain impeccable file organization and uphold department guidelines.

• A bachelor’s degree in graphic arts
  , Animation
  , or a related field
  —or an epic combination of education and experience.
• 1-3 years of Technical Artist experience, with a portfolio that screams versatility and attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of Unity and
  real-time content pipelines
• Technical coding experience:
  Ability to create tools using C# for artists using Unity.
• Shader and rendering fundamentals
• VFX fundamentals and authoring
• Animator controllers and Unity Timeline usage
• Pipeline and tooling awareness
• Proficiency with Photoshop
• General knowledge of DCCs (e.g., Maya, Blender, Spine, Binks)

• Be part of a global leader in gaming and technology innovation.
• Work alongside a diverse team of professionals passionate about creating meaningful solutions.
• Access to professional development opportunities and career growth.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• A culture that values collaboration, creativity, and respect.

At IGT, we believe compensation should reflect you —your unique background, skills, experience, and even where you work. That’s why the compensation range for this role is $ 65,000 - $85,000 per year, with room to go higher or lower depending on the full picture. We also follow all local pay laws and collective bargaining agreements, so everything’s above board.

But wait—there’s more! Base pay is just the beginning. Our Total Rewards program is packed with perks:

• Sales roles? You might earn commissions.
• Other roles? You could snag discretionary bonuses.
• Benefits galore:
  Health, dental, vision, life, accident & disability insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement to keep your brain buzzing.
• Paid time off to recharge.
• Wellness programs to keep you feeling great.
• Identity theft insurance for peace of mind.
• 401(k) Savings Plan with company contributions to help you plan for the future.